$50 Screen printing kit review. Is it a SCAM?? Speedball waterbased inks 

Reyes... I have no interest at all in the t-shirt business. RU-vid recommended your videos to me for some reason, and your attitude alone made me subscribe. Someone with energy like yours is destined for success. Keep it up.

Speedball is probably the top screen printing suppy company. I like how easy they made this, there are tons of other methods you can do with this kit that can get pro quality prints. A lot of the screen print game comes with experience and just messing around with it. Coming up with new tricks. Perfecting your skill. Usually on any print, you are going to need 2 floods and squeegee passes or more, sometimes up to 14 passes or more, but I have never practically used over 5 passes on a customer order. Black ink is a great place to start. Once you get that down, move on to white ink. You will need a flash dryer/ flash cureer. You will do 2 passes, a flash and 2 passes, unusually it makes a great nice opaque white every time. If it looks spikey like the shirt fibers are poking up and feels like sand paper, it is from something called off contact, and your screens release and how tight your screen is in newton's. An old easy trick to fix this is to tape some washers or coins into the corners of your screen to make it let go of shirt more smoothly. I like to use a cut up old mouse pad. Also if you get this kit and want to move up to dark shirts and more colors. Get a cheap white plastisol ink.its a plastic based Ink, and it won't ever dry up in your screen. It only drys with intense heat. To flash dry in between your passes, you need either a heat gun and more time. A flash dryer. Or a bigger shop style conveyor belt style later on. M&R has tons of great equipment. I have heard of people using an oven, but I've never tried it. . You will also need a non water based ink photo emulsion to coat your screen with and burn your art into the screen. Ulano Orange is a great all purpose emulsion to get into. There are more advanced emulsions out there made for detailed halftone dot printing, a dual cure or diazo emulsion is best for those, but the ulano orange for halftone dots works great on a 200 to 355 mesh count and a 45 lpi up to maybe a 75 lpi but anything above 45lpi is pushing it without a dual cure or diazo. I use 55lpi but still have trouble losing dots or dots not washing out . Lastly you will need a different cleaning chemical to break down the emulsion. . And now for colored prints on dark garments, you will always need a white underbase. Unless you are going for a darker distressed or vintage look. Once you get your white underbase down, you put your color screen right exactly on top of it. To help align these two screens, put a short line on the top and bottom of your artwork. This is what we call registrationMark's, or reg Mark's for short, do test prints on news paper, or old tees, or anything you have plenty of for testing. I like to put my white down on a black test paper, then put a piece of clear transfer tape over the white print. AMD I'll wipe off the color ink from the clear tape multiple times till I get my reg Mark's perfect. Then I'll do a test print on an old shirt. Sometimes it is off a little from my taped tests just from me wiping the ink off, it moves my platen and tester around a bit. Always double and triple check everything in screen print. Once I know it's good and aligned, I will tape off my reg Mark's, and then get out the customers shirts, I will do one final test on the real customer shirt, if it looks good, I'll run them all, but keep an eye out for pinholes after the first 14 shirts, and after that, I'll keep an eye out for any new pinholes and tape em up. After they are done, I'll use a goof gun to spray out any pinholes. . You will need to flash your white underbase. Or its going to make a wet mess and possibly ruin your colored ink. . You can do 2 whites, a flash, then your color, sometimes this works great depending on the color. . But sometimes you do have to do 2 whites first, a flash 2 whites again, then your color. . Artwork tip. I make all art 300 dpi, and put a 2pt stroke around my color to help with alignment. .600dpi if it's super detailed and a 4pt stroke. This 2pt stroke can also cut into your white underbase. Sometimes I put a 1pt stroke on the outside of my color. And a 1pt stroke on the inside of my white underbase. Anyways, sorry for the long comment. Hopefully this helps some people out, just remember if you run into problems, youtube and google will have the answers.

Thank you for this review. Who would have guessed there is a screen printing kit for $50.00 and not a scam. What a great way for someone to get into screen printing.

Hope you enjoyed this new series. Always looking for feedback and you will get the exact same kit I used EXCEPT you'll be getting a brand new Speedball screen to start on your new screen printing journey. Send the screenshots to my FB or IG. Link in the description.

come on people like all his videos help build his channel he's a family man out there trying to make money and help other people the best he can. Let's help him make some money it only takes a moment to get his notifications and give a like. I don't know him personally just good vibes

thanks so much man ive been so stressed out trying to figure out how to screen print on my own. keep it up king

it works you just didn't have anything holding the shirt down

For how much an actual screenprinting setup can cost this is a great price for this. It's definitely a beginners tool and it actually looks like it works really well.

Give this man 200 000 + subscribers, for his great insightful, informative, humorous, quality videos

I bought this kit before I found your channel and its perfect. I have one design with drawing fluid I have done that turned out great, and its great for stencil screen prints. No complaints. Have not used the photo immulsion yet

This is the one that I started with too! Works great for light colored shirts. If you keep an out for the Michael's coupons you can get it super cheap. Keep up the great videos Reyes!

Yo MR. Free 99 I got that kit a few weeks ago and it works great plus I have the 4 color station you have in the back ground today all before you posted this ..wow know I know for sure I'm on the right path thanks ray..stay blessed

I appreciate the video. As an Artist I've been thinking of trying my hand at shirt printing. Saw someone recommending this kit as a start, but looking at it, I had no clue how it all worked. After seeing the process and results, I might actually try it out. Informative and positive vibes, earned a subscribe.

Wow! what a great kit for someone just wanting to start in the Screen Printing business or to just make a small run for a cause to raise some coin. YAY!

Thank you so much for this review. I've been interested in getting one of these kits. Love your positivity. You are very talented!

Lol im watching this video because I lost the instructions, glad to know it's not a scam!

😂😂😂😂 I don't have a steady job!!!!

Great video.. was looking for a real review for this same kit. Thanks again and keep up the great videos

Thank you for making this! My birthday is coming up and my fiance has been asking what I want and I've always thought the idea of waking up and wanting to wear a shirt with like a pineapple or something on it and then being able to make one AT HOME, MYSELF, is just so cool so I just started looking into screen printers(like JUST STARTED lol this is actually the first video I've even watched on screen printers). I will definitely keep this one in mind! Again thank you, I appreciate you making this video!! 😁😁

the best "review" video I have ever seen!!!!! you're a trip!

you are great family guy who try hard like me to feed my family. i come by luck but i was impressed of your positive style. You make real content with no fancy studio , real life real people. Respect man .

Juan of the Best RU-vid Video Bloggers ever. LOL Man O Man you're a blessing to have online brother. PLS keep 'Em Comin'!!! Thanks for growing along with us and sharing so much. Best Wishes -Dan-0

You da man bro I subscribed to you from a Postmates video and now I was about to check out this product and here you go with the real deal review. 👍🏾

Dude, you are so funny. I LOVED THIS VIDEO. Very informative but fun to watch. Thanks for the awesomeness.... Good luck to you buddy

Great video man and love the vibe. I was just looking around for this kit and glad I saw your review here. Thanks for the great info

One of the best review videos on yt

I'm too lazy for all this work lol Thank you so much for the review👌

No idea what I'm doing, but I picked up this kit yesterday just to see if I'd like making shirts. Thx for the video.

I’ve always been interested in learning how to screen print. Love your videos!!!!

Thanks for the video! Just bought the $100 kit and can’t wait to try it out.

Or you can design something on the computer & put normal white paper in your cutter and put the speed down & put the cut force at 1 or the lowest , or else it will cut through to your mat or even the cutter. Then use the paper and put it on the bottom of the screen and do a screen print

Or if you have a printer (or have an access to one) you can print out an structure you would like to screen print (on a normal white sheet of paper) then precisely cut the outline of the design Preferably with an (x-acto knife) and put the cut out design under a screen, then screen print your design.

Hola cousin Reyes, I enjoyed your video and found it Educational and entertaining. I am new to screen printing and just bought the SpeedBall inermediate Screen Printing Kit (2) to aid in my sublimation printing. A processof printing with a special ink with the unique ability will turn from a solid to a gas then back to a SOLID WHEN HEAT AND PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE TRANSFERS. As it allows you the ability to print on only on white polyester with varying degrees of quality depending upon the polyester content of the shirt 50% will look faded and dull while 100% will print a photo quality permanent image I am grateful for this video as I had found the kit for $39.99 at Hobby Lobby and had no idea what drawing fluid was or how to use the screen filler so now I know and since this I am reassured that I made a great choice as I have a opportunity to test printing on acrylic which is a Poly on a cotton substrate and learn before building a bigger machine with free plans derived from the internet for a 4 color single station Thankyou. PS you can get the plans for a press for free or purchase the kit or a 4 color screenprinting press at printingplans.com/

What a great energy! Thanks for the video!

That beat is dope as hell

Hey I just subscribed to your channel! I've spent all morning watching your videos. Great content and congrats on your success!

Great video as always Mr. Reyes. Thanks for sharing with us! :)

I'm so glad I watched this. LOL I ordered a kit on Amazon. I didnt want to spend a lot if I didn't like it. I see they have higher end kits....I'll play and progress through them (or find other supplies). Thanks!

I wondered about that kit. Thanks for sharing Reyes!

I was worried how they'd turn out, but both were AMAZING! One question though - have they faded in the wash?

Thank you Reyes for doing this box , I have ones but wasn't sure about it , now i know i can get a decent shirt out of it . Keep up the good work, any new ideas on how to make money ? Can you fix cars? I have an idea for you.

After 4 months I finally took the plunge and made my first screen print. I learned a lot from that challenge. I learned a lot from your channel. One thing I learned by accident is that screen printing on a "girl shirt" that is stretchy causes the ink to split apart. Is there special ink for stretchy shirts or is there a special process for ink printing these types of shirts?

Some how got on to your videos the other day. It makes me kind of want to buy this just to try, but I’m still a bit confused as far as making a design and getting it all prepped on a screen, but I guess I’ll just have to look into it a bit more! Really love the positivity you always have! Just subscribed!

Man, You're hella funny and this was a nice video, Thanks man! keep it up

Those last two prints were cleeeeean

You're real thorough with your testing.

Excellent video, very informative!

thanks a lot use a lot of help I've always wanted to open my own t-shirt business but I cant do it financially but now there's some hope

Wow it actually came out great. But lots of instructions.

Im buying this today because of your view!!

i just got this for christmas and this was rly helpful, i can’t wait to make some tees and tanks

I always wanted to try but didn't know if a kit like that works. I'm going to try because of your video... I see its on sale for $45.00 with free shipping.

you can buy the emulsion and screen material and just buy the 2x2 make your self the frame and it wont cost hardly anything but you will have lots of extra frames to screen print in various colors faster ;-)

I bought this kit as a starter. Thank you Reyes

I'm having trouble taking the screen filler off. I used the speed cleaner but it seem like it's barely working

Love your video Reyes!

which one would you reccomend for someone starting to work with this medium: this one or the Jacquard Opaque Color Screen Printing Kit?

Hey man how many shirt designs would be good to start with? Also I love your channel and your personality such a good person

Awesome video!! Don't envy you seems like a lot of work, so props!!

Thanks for this dope video ! Really helpful !

Saw this for sale at the local fabric/craft supplies place. Looks to be something to just try out. They also have "buy now, pay later" credit options (Zip pay/Afterpay) which is dangerous if I am not working.

DUDE INFLATION IS REAL, bought the kit today it was 75 lol, but im glad I watched this video cause its simple as hell everyone else is complicated

his videos are so personal (and good)

Not gonna lie Reyes after knowing that you're a father, it hit me that you're putting in so much work, doing 100 things, staying busy to provide for your family. Me being a financially struggling dad(im 22 btw) you have motivated me to get my shit together for my kid. Never have i ever subscribed faster, keep doing you and remember to stay humble when you become a millionaire, wish you the best 👍

How many watts Is your bulb and how far is it from your screen?

Im new to this… what is the vinyl method called or how do I learn more about this? How to do it? Thanks so much

Hi Reyes!! It is legal to sell t shirts, if i do it from my home?? Great videos!

You're freaking awesome!!!

If you can tell me the name of the song that started playing at 2:40 and provid link to it I'll donate $10 to your channel

So what would you use for dark garments then?

Thanks for this video, it's very helpful and informative.

Hey Reyes thanks for this video. Have a question about the light. Do you have to remove the UV glass that comes on the light? Or did you leave it on there when burning?

Hey looking back at this video and knowing about your divorse, as a single dad to another I just want to say that it shows that your a great dad. 6:43 you working with you prinsesa next to you... much respect and thanks... I'm just doing homework to see if this is a good investment for me.

If HE says its not a scam you can count on it! His technique is very messy. He did not follow the instructions on removing the screen filler. He used a rag when the instructions say to use a soft bristle brush. The kit price for the included items are about equal in price to buying them each individually . Great learners kit. I have learned a great deal about the product using Speedball products.

Very cool, You have a lot of patience great video ..

I'm a new subscriber....what did you do different to get the end better in result.

thats crazy, if you got an order you would be in trouble fooling with that, no shortcuts in screen printing.

This channel is dope!

I was about to say Get you some emulsion but then you busted it out. The speedball stuff is ok for beginners.

You can use a vinyl stencil vs using the stuff that comes in the box

thank you for making this video!!

Yeh Reyes, what ink is the best to use? What is the best transparency paper to use for my HP ink jet or my HP laser jet printer? And when I convert to CYMA on the program should I be using those four colors for full photos to put on a shirt??? Or are those the colors to use for that I should ask? Please help very new at the screen printing part of my business. I usually only do vinyl heat press. Thanks a lot, love the videos

Did the ink wash off after washing the shirt?

Hey whats up buddy.. question.... what kind of light do i need ?

how about the clear print transfer?? what kind of printer do u need for that??

i hit subscribe after he said "i dont even have a steady job" hahahah

They have that in classes in colleges and it do work.

Outstanding , thanks for the review.

You could have fooled me.... I seriously though you were an incredible artist

i don’t even have a steady job... me either bud, me either

Alright. Tae's designed are really nice. That's how you do custom gear.

Hey Reyes, quick question, when you do a vinyl stencil for screen printing, I used plastisol ink but I am now unable to reclaim my screen the normal way. Do you have any suggestions?

I watched t the end because you're so fun to watch.

Im having trouble removing the red stuff on the screen

What kind of clear paper is that

How do you burn the design in the screen?

What kind of light do I have to use?

Bruh I love your vibe

Anyone else wondering why he didn’t just use the photo emulsion method?

How did the ink dry?